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level: Chapter 8: Signs

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level questions: Chapter 8: Signs

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3 Classifications of SignsGround sign, pole sign, wall sign
Permanent signs are:Set on own foundation, sunk into the ground, permanently fastened to, painted on a permanent structure, require a permit.
Temporary signs are:sandwhich boards, paper signs in store window, banners, stretched across the front of the store or placed on small trailers, are easily moved and inexpensive
Pole signsign supported by 1+ pole and separated from the ground by air. Separated from the building or other structures
Ground signs (low profile)entire bottom is in contact with or in close proximity from the ground. They are separate from the building.
Wall signspainted on or flush with the wall of a building.
Roof signsFreestanding sign on a rooftop or anything that extends above the top of the highest wall that does not project horizontally
Canopy & Awningssigns & traditional canvas awning signs on canvas / signs on a canopy & translucent plastic canopies that have letters/logos on a lighted background
Projecting signSign installed perpendicular to /at an angle from a bldg wall. Local regulations require clearance requirements and that the owner have insurance
Suspended signssign hanging down from porch/other structural element that would exist without the sign. Often duplicate the address/nameplates and overhang a public sideawlk - which requires clearance and insurance
Marquee signsManually changeable text/images with large display (like gas station price signs)
Window/door signspermanently painted o paper signs
Billboardsign located on a zone lot not containing a bldg and in the ordinance includes sign size limitation pertaining to building floor area
Parked vehicle with messageParked veh with signs on them in front of the business.
animated & flashing signsregulations limit/prohibit the movement of these signs - include time and temperature/beacons/ electronic marquees that change graphics constantly
Flagsfabric, banner containing colors, patterns, symbols used to symbol a govt, or political subdivision
Bannerslightweight fabric/similar that is permanently mounted to a pole or building by frame on 1 or more edges. are easily moved and inexpensive.
Penantlightweight plastic, etc suspended by rope, wire or string designed to move in the wind.
Construction signsID contractor, engineer, bank involved in the construction process
Signs that require permits1. Freestanding sign 2. Wall sign 3. Roof sign 4 Canopy & awning sign 5. Projecting sign 6. Suspended sign
Signs that don't require permits1. Real estate, finance, construction 2. Directional Traffic control signs 3. political signs
Removal of signsCitys may require abandoned signs to be removed in a certain timeframe (30 days) All damaged/unsafe signs must also be removed within a certain period of time.
Sign control is a balance of these 4 factors:1) communication with public, 2) business ID by public 3) safety 4) community apperance